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Thanksgiving By The Numbers Infographic

Thanksgiving by the Numbers Infographic

What was the menu for the first Thanksgiving? How many turkeys are consumed each year at Thanksgiving? What is the average amount spent per person on Black Friday? Get the facts and stats about Thanksgiving traditions in the Thanksgiving by the Numbers infographic.

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